Minor Hotels has announced plans to launch its Anantara brand in the Caribbean with a new resort and residential development in the Turks and Caicos Islands.  Scheduled to open in 2029, the project is located on the Sandy Point coastline of North Caicos and will feature 78 branded residences and beachfront villas designed for private […]

Lough Erne Resort has revealed that its concierge Neal Graham has been admitted to the global professional association Les Clefs d’Or, following a five-year application process.  Graham, who has worked at the resort for 16 years, moved through several guest-facing roles.  In order to secure membership at Les Clefs d’Or, Graham has completed a series […]

Kew Green Hotels has announced the appointment of Michael Stott as new head of commercial and Simon Bullough as development director, as the hotel group looks to expand across the UK.  The two appointments are expected to increase Kew Green’s expertise as it works with investors to deliver high-performing properties.  Stott joins with 20 years […]

Colliers has appointed Alex Sturgess as director within its hotels agency team. Based in London, Sturgess will provide hotel advisory services with a focus on the central London market. Sturgess has 26 years of experience in the hotel sector. He previously spent seven years as a director at Savills, where he advised clients on the […]

The Argyll Hotel on the Isle of Iona has been brought to market for £1.37m.    The 17-bedroom hotel, located in the heart of Iona village, overlooks the Sound of Iona, and is one of the few full-service accommodation providers on the island.  It features 17 bedrooms including sea-view rooms and family suites, following a […]

New York institution Dante will open a permanent restaurant and bar at Claridge’s this summer following a year-long residency at the Mayfair hotel.  Claridge’s Restaurant closed on 10 May 2026 to undergo a redesign. The space will reopen in mid-June as Dante Mayfair, operated by owners Linden Pride and Nathalie Hudson. The venue was first […]

French luxury hotel group, Airelles, has officially opened its ninth property and first international location in Venice, following the restoration of three 16th Century buildings .  The development – named Airellles Palladio – on Giudecca island features 45 rooms, including 28 suites, and includes the restored Santa Maria della Presentazione Church and one hectare of […]

The Newman hotel in Fitzrovia has launched the Neighbourhood Club, a community-led membership scheme that donates all subscription profits to local charities.  The initiative aims to support the central London district through a rotating selection of charitable partners. Membership is priced from £15 per month and offers benefits across the hotel’s 81 guest rooms, suites, […]

IHG Hotels and Resorts has reported that global room revenues increased by 4.4% during the first quarter of 2026, bolstered by strong demand in China and the US.  It comes as the hotel chain surpassed 7,000 open hotels during the first three months. IHG’s development continued with 82 hotel openings, representing 14,900 rooms or a […]

UKHospitality has urged the government to implement targeted measures to support the sector as energy costs continue to rise.  In a letter to the chancellor, the trade body outlined six proposals designed to provide stability for hospitality businesses facing increased financial pressure.  The group requested an obligation for energy suppliers to offer new contracts and […]